Pet Portrait Class at Leu Gardens

Pet Portrait Class at Leu Gardens

Sunday, October 5 , 2025

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Instructor: Karen Hesselbach

No previous painting experience is necessary. Join expert teacher Karen Hesselbach for a fun, casual, and relaxed two hours of group instruction with some one-on-one guidance in the painting of YOUR beloved fur babies on a just-for-you, fully prepared 8” x 10” canvas. Walk away from the Pet Portrait Class at Leu Gardens with your own keepsake creation and, perhaps, a newfound hobby!

An artist from childhood, Karen majored in Fine Art in college and has worked as a creative professional for more than 20 years, lending her talents to renowned brands that include Disney and Anthropologie. Equally a lover of animals (and OG dog mom to the second generation of high hounds and low hounds!), Karen parlayed that keen eye for color, form, and composition into the creation of her one-woman company in 2018, painting portraits, murals and gifts that depict the fur babies of pet parents nationwide.

After the successful purchase of your ticket(s), please send two (2) photos of your pet by Thursday, October 2, 2025, to or text them to Karen @ (407) 301-0847. These photos will be used to prepare your canvas so that on the day of the event, you can jump right into the painting fun!

Tickets include:

• Approximate 2 hours of painting class in a group setting, including some one-on-one guidance
• One (1) 8″ x 10″ canvas with drawing of your pet ready to paint that is yours to keep at the end of class
• Acrylic paints, paint brushes, easel, water cup, and apron
• Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before class

Host or Publisher Harry P. Leu Gardens